Rookies Jones, Motiejunas have split decisions on their opener

Rockets rookies Terrence Jones and Donatas Motiejunas had very different debut games against Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

Jones overcame early nerves to lead the Rockets with 20 points while Motiejunas struggled after missing much of last week with an infection, scoring six points to go with four rebounds.

“I did not play good,” Motiejunas said. “I’m not happy with myself. I miss three days of practices in the camp. The guys are getting into shape. I’m the opposite way. I’m not so much. The shape will come over time.”

Jones made eight of 14 shots in his 25 minutes.

“It being my first game, I started off with a lot of nerves,” Jones said. “I just wanted to go and play my game. My teammates got me a lot of layups by running and setting a lot of good screens.”